Rio Grande Hot Pepper Seeds
Rio Grande Hot Pepper Seeds
Each pepper seed pack includes 10+ seeds. For orders with more than 1,000 seeds, please request bulk packaging.
Description:
Description:
Another variety coming from New Mexico State University, the Rio Grande Hot Pepper makes for easy growing and contains a pleasant, mildly hot taste useful in a variety of dishes.
Enjoy growing these plants in your garden or container, as they reach up to around 2 ft. in height. Watch these peppers turn from a bright green to a yellow, and finally to an orange-red when they hit maturity. The lengths of these conical pods may vary from 4” long up to 6” long, depending on when you harvest them.
The Rio Grande pepper has a mildly hot flavor that adds the right amount of heat to your cooking. Dry these peppers up into a tasty powder or into pepper flakes that you can sprinkle on your food. You can also chop them up and use in salads or salsas or pickle them and save them for later. The uses are endless with Rio Grande Hot Peppers!
Check out our popular seed collections here: Mild Pepper Seeds, NuMex Pepper Seeds, Heirloom Pepper Seeds, Medium Hot Pepper Seeds
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Specifications:
Specifications:
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Heat Level:
- Packet Quantity: Each pepper seed pack includes 10+ seeds. For orders with more than 1,000 seeds, please request bulk packaging.
- Plant Size: 2 ft.
- Pod Size: 4 in.
- Days to Harvest: 80 - 89 days
- Origin: USA
- Species: Annuum
- SHU: 1,000-5,000
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Getting Started
So, you've received your seeds and are wondering what's next? At Pepper Joe's, we're committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in germinating the pepper seeds you've chosen. Our mission is to introduce you to a diverse array of pepper varieties, setting the stage for an exciting and rewarding gardening experience. Let's dive into the essentials together.
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What You'll Need
Seed Starting SuppliesSoil and Tray Method
- Water
- Seed Starting Soil Mix of Choice (seed starting mix is different than potting soil.)
- Seed Germination Tray
- Humidity Dome
- Heat Mat
- Temperature Controller
- Plant Light
- Plant Labels
- #2 Pencil or similar object
- Gloves (optional, but if you're dealing with super-hot peppers, oil may still be on the seed)
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Plant your Seeds
- Pre-saturate your seed starting soil mix. Ensure the seed starting mix is fully saturated prior to planting your seed.
- Make a ¼-inch hole in the center of each seed starting cell. A #2 pencil eraser is a great tool for making these holes.
- Place your seed and cover gently with soil.
You can plant up to 4 seeds per cell to help ensure successful germination.
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Starting Peppers from Seed4. Place your heat mat under your base tray and your humidity dome on top. For best results, set your temperature controller between 75 - 80 degrees.
5. Place your plant light above the seed starting tray and turn on. Refer to the plant light manufacturers instructions for the optimal distance. Plant light should remain on for 14 to 16 hours per day.
6. Enjoy watching them grow! See our full instruction page below for more information.
